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The Minimalists speak with Harvard professor Arthur Brooks, author of Build the Life You Want, about the art and science of happiness.
Discussed in this episode:
How do I deal with the intense dissatisfaction I feel when I struggle to let go? (1:50)
What role does worry play in our unhappiness? (17:12)
What are the three main ingredients in happiness? (19:42)
How do our reactions shape our happiness? (32:40)
How does the weather affect our happiness? (36:17)
What’s preventing you from being happy right now? (39:00)
Listener tip: Would I repurchase this thing? (44:43)
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
Recorded at Earthing Studios.
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The Minimalists speak with Harvard professor Arthur Brooks, author of Build the Life You Want, about the art and science of happiness.
Discussed in this episode:
How do I deal with the intense dissatisfaction I feel when I struggle to let go? (1:50)
What role does worry play in our unhappiness? (17:12)
What are the three main ingredients in happiness? (19:42)
How do our reactions shape our happiness? (32:40)
How does the weather affect our happiness? (36:17)
What’s preventing you from being happy right now? (39:00)
Listener tip: Would I repurchase this thing? (44:43)
Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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